GC Column Configuration Using OpenLab CDS Software

Answer

This Information Applies To: Agilent OpenLab CDS software (Rev. 2x) 

Issue

If the column configuration has been defined in the method, the instrument will calculate the pressure to maintain the target column flow rate. The column configuration must be edited or calibrated when a new column is installed, or the column is trimmed during routine maintenance.

The GC column configuration can be edited via the

• OpenLab CDS 2.x software,
• Keyboard on the 7890 GC
  Column Configuration for the 7890 GC System
• Touch screen or browser interface on the 8860 or 8890 GC
  Column Configuration for the 8860/8890 GC System

Steps to Follow

1. In the top ribbon, click the Home tab, then go to Method > Configuration > Columns and select the appropriate column (Figure 1): 

   
   
   Figure 1. Navigate to the column

2. Select the column of interest and perform one of the following actions:
   • Click Calibrate and edit with one of the provided options and confirm by clicking OK (Figure 2):

     
     
     Figure 2. Calibrate the column

   • Click Catalogue and edit the appropriate fields. Click OK to save the changes (Figure 3):

     
     
     Figure 3. Edit the column settings

Learn how to effectively operate your Agilent GC: GC-OLII-2121eV3 – Use OpenLab CDS to Setup a GC Method (Ver 2.5) e-learning course available from Agilent education.